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American Experience, Season 30, Episode 7, The Chinese Exclusion Act
directed by Ric Burns, 1955- and Li-Shin Yu, fl. 1984; produced by Li-Shin Yu, fl. 1984, Robin Espinola, fl. 1996, Ric Burns, 1955-, Kathryn Clinard, fl. 2013, Nat Rosa, fl. 2015 and Greg Sorin, fl. 2014, Steeplechase Films, Center for Asian American Media, New-York Historical Society and American Experience Films, in American Experience, Season 30, Episode 7 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 2 hours 40 mins
Examine the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens.
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directed by Ric Burns, 1955- and Li-Shin Yu, fl. 1984; produced by Li-Shin Yu, fl. 1984, Robin Espinola, fl. 1996, Ric Burns, 1955-, Kathryn Clinard, fl. 2013, Nat Rosa, fl. 2015 and Greg Sorin, fl. 2014, Steeplechase Films, Center for Asian American Media, New-York Historical Society and American Experience Films, in American Experience, Season 30, Episode 7 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2018), 2 hours 40 mins
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Examine the origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here ever to become U.S. citizens.
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Li-Shin Yu, fl. 1984, Robin Espinola, fl. 1996, Ric Burns, 1955-, Kathryn Clinard, fl. 2013, Nat Rosa, fl. 2015, Greg Sorin, fl. 2014, Steeplechase Films, Center for Asian American Media, New-York Historical Society, American Experience Films, Hoon Lee, 1973-
Author / Creator
Ric Burns, 1955-, Li-Shin Yu, fl. 1984
Date Published / Released
2018
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
American Experience
Speaker / Narrator
Hoon Lee, 1973-
Topic / Theme
Chinese Exclusion Act Passed, United States, 1882, The Sixties (1960–1974), Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), World War I & Jazz Age (1914–1928), The Gilded Age & Progressive Era (1876–1913), Reconstruction (1866–1876), Civil War (1860–1865), Expansion & Sectionalism (1829–1859), Chinese, Americans
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Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 1, Breaking Ground
produced by S. Leo Chiang, fl. 2000, in Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 56 mins
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. In an era of U.S. expansion, new immigrants arrive from China, India, Japan, the Philipp...
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produced by S. Leo Chiang, fl. 2000, in Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 56 mins
Description
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. In an era of U.S. expansion, new immigrants arrive from China, India, Japan, the Philippines and beyond. Eventually barred by anti-Asian laws, they become America’s first “undocumented immigrants.” General Audience
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
S. Leo Chiang, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Asian Americans, Season 1
Person Discussed
Antero Cabrera, fl. 1904
Topic / Theme
Immigration and emigration, Colonization, Racism, Asians, Chinese, Filipinos
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Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 3, Good Americans
produced by S. Leo Chiang, fl. 2000, in Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 56 mins
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. During the Cold War years, Asian Americans are simultaneously heralded as a Model Minori...
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produced by S. Leo Chiang, fl. 2000, in Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 56 mins
Description
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. During the Cold War years, Asian Americans are simultaneously heralded as a Model Minority, and suspected as the perpetual foreigner. It is also a time of ambition, as Asian Americans aspire for the first time to national p...
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. During the Cold War years, Asian Americans are simultaneously heralded as a Model Minority, and suspected as the perpetual foreigner. It is also a time of ambition, as Asian Americans aspire for the first time to national political office. General Audience
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
S. Leo Chiang, fl. 2000, Daniel Dae Kim, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Asian Americans, Season 1
Speaker / Narrator
Daniel Dae Kim, 1968-
Person Discussed
Goon Toy Len, fl. 1952-1952, Patsy Mink, 1927-2002
Topic / Theme
Immigration and emigration, Racism, Stereotypes, Cultural assimilation, Social movements, Cold War, 1945-1989, Asians, Chinese, Japanese Americans, Filipinos
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e2, Season 4, Episode 4, Seoul: The Stream of Consciousness
directed by Tad Fettig, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Midori Willoughby, fl. 2006, kontentreal, in e2, Season 4, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2008), 25 mins
In 2003, the city of Seoul took a rare step “back in time,” demolishing a major downtown freeway to uncover and restore the ancient Cheonggyecheon stream that once flowed beneath it. An impressive feat of engineering, the project re-purposed more than 75 percent of the dismantled highway material for reconstru...
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directed by Tad Fettig, fl. 1995-2016; produced by Midori Willoughby, fl. 2006, kontentreal, in e2, Season 4, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2008), 25 mins
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In 2003, the city of Seoul took a rare step “back in time,” demolishing a major downtown freeway to uncover and restore the ancient Cheonggyecheon stream that once flowed beneath it. An impressive feat of engineering, the project re-purposed more than 75 percent of the dismantled highway material for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the stream’s banks and commercial corridor. The Cheonggyecheon is now a vital part of the city’s commer...
In 2003, the city of Seoul took a rare step “back in time,” demolishing a major downtown freeway to uncover and restore the ancient Cheonggyecheon stream that once flowed beneath it. An impressive feat of engineering, the project re-purposed more than 75 percent of the dismantled highway material for reconstruction and rehabilitation of the stream’s banks and commercial corridor. The Cheonggyecheon is now a vital part of the city’s commercial and tourism sectors, and has proven that environmental restoration can revive culture and community, as well.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Midori Willoughby, fl. 2006, kontentreal, Brad Pitt, 1963-
Author / Creator
Tad Fettig, fl. 1995-2016
Date Published / Released
2008
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
e2
Speaker / Narrator
Brad Pitt, 1963-
Topic / Theme
Daily life, Water conservation, Water pollution, Korean
Copyright Message
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Story of China, Part 1, The Story of China with Michael Wood - Part 1
presented by Michael Wood, fl. 2002; produced by Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International, in Story of China, Part 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 55 mins
The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Home to over a billion people, China is the new super power, a country we all want.
Michael joins the Qin family reunion, as 300 relatives g...
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presented by Michael Wood, fl. 2002; produced by Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International, in Story of China, Part 1 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 55 mins
Description
The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Home to over a billion people, China is the new super power, a country we all want.
Michael joins the Qin family reunion, as 300 relatives gather to worship their ancestors.
Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International
Author / Creator
Michael Wood, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Story of China
Person Discussed
Qin shi huang, Emperor of China, 260 BC-210 BC, Confucius, 551 BC-479 BC
Topic / Theme
Race and culture, Cultural change and history, Chinese
Copyright Message
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Story of China, Part 3, The Story of China with Michael Wood - Part 3
presented by Michael Wood, fl. 2002; produced by Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International, in Story of China, Part 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 55 mins
The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Home to over a billion people, China is the new super power, a country we all want.
Michael explores the history of the world's newest super...
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presented by Michael Wood, fl. 2002; produced by Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International, in Story of China, Part 3 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 55 mins
Description
The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Home to over a billion people, China is the new super power, a country we all want.
Michael explores the history of the world's newest superpower. Here, he focuses on the Song dynasty era (960-1279), including its art, inventions and cuisine.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International
Author / Creator
Michael Wood, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Story of China
Person Discussed
Taizu, Emperor of China, 0927-0976
Topic / Theme
Cultural change and history, Chinese, Mongols (Central Asia)
Copyright Message
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Story of China, Part 5, The Story of China with Michael Wood - Part 5
presented by Michael Wood, fl. 2002; produced by Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International, in Story of China, Part 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 55 mins
The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Home to over a billion people, China is the new super power, a country we all want.
Michael looks at China's Qing empire, which lasted from...
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presented by Michael Wood, fl. 2002; produced by Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International, in Story of China, Part 5 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 55 mins
Description
The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Home to over a billion people, China is the new super power, a country we all want.
Michael looks at China's Qing empire, which lasted from 1644 to 1912. Under the Qing, China doubled in size and became arguably the world's greatest economy.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International
Author / Creator
Michael Wood, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Story of China
Person Discussed
Kangxi, Emperor of China, 1661-1722
Topic / Theme
Cultural change and history, Buddhism, Chinese, Manchu
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Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 2, A Question of Loyalty
produced by Grace Lee, fl. 2000-2015, in Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 56 mins
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. An American-born generation straddles their birth country and their familial homelands i...
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produced by Grace Lee, fl. 2000-2015, in Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 2 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 56 mins
Description
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. An American-born generation straddles their birth country and their familial homelands in Asia. Family loyalties are tested during WWII, when Japanese Americans are held in detention camps and brothers are on opposite sides...
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. An American-born generation straddles their birth country and their familial homelands in Asia. Family loyalties are tested during WWII, when Japanese Americans are held in detention camps and brothers are on opposite sides of the battle. General Audience
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Grace Lee, fl. 2000-2015, Daniel Dae Kim, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Asian Americans, Season 1
Speaker / Narrator
Daniel Dae Kim, 1968-
Person Discussed
Buddy Uno, 1300-1954, Ahn Changho, 1878-1938
Topic / Theme
Racism, Second generation immigrant populations, Social activism and activists, Internment camps, War, World War II, 1939-1945, Japanese American Internment, 1942-1945, Bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, Japanese Americans, Korean, Asians
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Story of China, Part 4, The Story of China with Michael Wood - Part 4
presented by Michael Wood, fl. 2002; produced by Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International, in Story of China, Part 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 55 mins
The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Home to over a billion people, China is the new super power, a country we all want.
Michael explores the history of the world's newest super...
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presented by Michael Wood, fl. 2002; produced by Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International, in Story of China, Part 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2017), 55 mins
Description
The Story of China, written and presented by historian Michael Wood, explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Home to over a billion people, China is the new super power, a country we all want.
Michael explores the history of the world's newest superpower. The tale of the Ming dynasty begins with the amazing story of Hongwu, a peasant rebel.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Rebecca Dobbs, fl. 1981-2014, Maya Vision International
Author / Creator
Michael Wood, fl. 2002
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Story of China
Person Discussed
Hongwu, Emperor of China, 1328-1398
Topic / Theme
Cultural change and history, Chinese, Mongols (Central Asia)
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Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 4, Generation Rising
produced by Grace Lee, fl. 2000-2015, in Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 56 mins
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. During a time of war and social tumult, a young generation fights for equality in the fi...
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produced by Grace Lee, fl. 2000-2015, in Asian Americans, Season 1, Episode 4 (Arlington, VA: Public Broadcasting Service, 2020), 56 mins
Description
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. During a time of war and social tumult, a young generation fights for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture, and claim a new identity: Asian Americans. The aftermath of the Vietnam War brings new immigrants...
This series traces the story of Asian Americans, spanning 150 years of immigration, racial politics, and cultural innovation. It is a timely look at the role that Asian Americans have played in defining who we are as a nation. During a time of war and social tumult, a young generation fights for equality in the fields, on campuses and in the culture, and claim a new identity: Asian Americans. The aftermath of the Vietnam War brings new immigrants and refugees. General Audience
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Grace Lee, fl. 2000-2015, Daniel Dae Kim, 1968-
Date Published / Released
2020
Publisher
Public Broadcasting Service
Series
Asian Americans, Season 1
Speaker / Narrator
Daniel Dae Kim, 1968-
Person Discussed
Larry Itliong, 1913-1977, Cesar Chavez, 1927-1993
Topic / Theme
Immigration and emigration, Racism, Social movements, Cultural diversity, Revolutions, Delano Grape Strike, CA, 1965-1970, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, Student and Faculty Strike, San Francisco State College, Nov. 6, 1968-Mar. 21, 1969, Asians, Filipinos, Latinos, Vietnamese
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